Description
A simple yet elegant side dish featuring roasted carrots and potatoes, showcasing their natural sweetness through caramelization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- Optional herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, toss the carrots and potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are crispy and the carrots are tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For added flavor, try par-boiling the potatoes before roasting. Experiment with garlic or onion for an extra layer of taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted vegetables, carrots, potatoes, simple recipes, healthy side dishes